Overview
- Sweeney’s biopic about trailblazing boxer Christy Martin releases in theaters Nov. 7 following a buzzy TIFF premiere and festival tour.
- Sweeney says she gained about 35 pounds and trained like a fighter for two-plus months, with realistic sparring that left her with bloody noses and a concussion.
- Martin was active on set as a coach and has publicly backed Sweeney’s idea of a charity fight, with the actress teasing that a potential opponent would be revealed later.
- Early reviews single out Sweeney’s physically committed turn even as some critics call the film conventional, creating awards-season chatter around her performance.
- Directed by David Michôd and co-written with Mirrah Foulkes, the film features Ben Foster and Merritt Wever, with Sweeney also credited as a producer.